Teletherapy Activity Checklist

Teletherapy Activity Checklist

Planning effective teletherapy sessions requires more preparation than in-person therapy. Without the ability to grab a game off the shelf or pull out a physical activity on the fly, SLPs need a structured plan for each virtual session. This checklist helps you prepare technology, organize activities by goal area, and plan engagement strategies before the session starts.

What This Checklist Covers

The teletherapy activity checklist is a one-page printable PDF organized into four sections designed to streamline your virtual session planning.

Tech Setup Checklist

A quick-reference checklist to confirm before each session:

• Internet connection tested
• Camera and microphone working
• Screen sharing enabled and tested
• Therapy materials pre-loaded and organized
• Backup activity ready in case of tech issues
• Family setup instructions sent (device, space, mirror, materials)

Activity Planning by Goal Area

Organized sections for planning activities across three primary goal areas:

• Articulation: Space for target sounds, word positions, and digital game selections
• Language: Space for receptive and expressive targets, vocabulary themes, and activity types
• Pragmatics: Space for social communication targets, scenario topics, and conversation activities

Each section includes space to note the specific digital resources, games, or screen-share materials needed for that activity.

Session Flow Template

A structured session outline with time estimates:

• Greeting and check-in (2-3 minutes)
• Warm-up activity (3-5 minutes)
• Target practice activity 1 (5-7 minutes)
• Movement break (2 minutes)
• Target practice activity 2 (5-7 minutes)
• Closing activity and home practice review (3-5 minutes)

Engagement Strategies

A reference list of engagement techniques for virtual sessions:

• Short activity rotations (3-5 minute segments)
• Visual reward systems
• Choice boards for activity selection
• Movement break ideas
• Caregiver involvement tips
• Troubleshooting common attention challenges

How to Use This Checklist

Print a fresh copy for each week or use it as a reusable planning template. Before each teletherapy session, work through the tech setup section to prevent disruptions. Fill in the activity planning sections based on each student’s current goals. Use the session flow template to ensure balanced pacing. Keep the engagement strategies section visible during sessions as a quick reference when attention starts to drift.